Forever Blues (2005)
Overview
On his way to a concert, Marco, a young jazz trumpet player, pays a visit to an old friend of his and tells his story in a flashback. When he was the young kid of a alcoholic and brutal father, his life was saved by the meeting with Luca, an old jazz musician who gave him the Music.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.374 |
Directed By
Franco Nero
Crew
Giovanni Cavallini
Franco Nero
Enrico Bernard
Franco Nero
Franco Nero
TOP CAST
Daniele Piamonti
Marco Bambino
Valentina Mezzacappa
Marco's girlfriend
Robert Madison
Marco (adult)
Minnie Minoprio
Singer
Franco Nero
Luca
Matt Patresi
Marco's Father
Lino Patruno
Musician
Guja Quaranta
Barbara
Emiliana Rizzo
Infermiera
Paola Saluzzi
Marco's Mother
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